Price Controls: The Emperor, The Councilwoman, and The King
It is upsetting when prices go up, and usually we complain to each other and, eventually, to our political leaders. After all, inflation consumes our savings by making our money worth less, and it consumes more of our incomes as we try to pay for life’s essentials like housing, food, and services like day care. […]
Time for a Plan to Increase Housing Supply
It seems these days that almost everyone has a petition; whether it is the minimum wage, issues related to health insurance, or even one urging that USA Team goalie Tim Howard be appointed Secretary of Defense, you almost can’t go a day on the internet without being asked to sign on to something. What about […]
Keep it Simple: Housing Supply and Demand
If you are a fan of The Office, you remember the advice that Michael Scott gave to Dwight Schrute when it came to closing a deal? Michael told Dwight to “K.I.S.S.; Keep It Simple Stupid.” Michael Scott certainly wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but he was on to something when he realized the […]
